Spring Break Family Vacations

Panoramic views across untouched landscapes and jeep tours that keep the children entertained for hours, Iceland in Easter is perfect for family adventure vacations. You’ll spend your days hiking past volcanos and glaciers, snorkelling in the Silfra Fissure and sipping on steaming hot chocolate at Lake Kleifarvatn. Check into the luxurious Tower Suites in Reykjavik, where your family suite (or interconnecting rooms if you wish) will be kitted out with telescopes, plush sofas, and stylish bathrooms. From your ceiling-to-floor windows, you and the kids will be able to look out in awe of the phenomenon that is the Northern Lights. After a few days of trekking and exploring the unworldly landscapes, it’s time to gather the family together for some last-minute relaxation time as you dip into the 35-40°C water at the beautiful Blue Lagoon. This is family-friendly Europe at its best.

Breathtaking, cultured Morocco is one of our all-time favorite destinations for making the most of the long Easter break. Versatile in experiences, it’s the perfect place for the older children to get immersed in the many markets of Marrakech and the tantalizing street food options. After a vintage sidecar tour of the souks, you’ll dive out of the hustle and bustle of Marrakech and find yourself deep in the Sahara Desert living your best safari life. From your luxury camp, you’ll climb to the summits of sand dunes, dine beneath the stars and retreat back to the comfort of your chic tent for some family games. A good blend of adventure, culture and relaxation; this is only half of the 13-night family trip.

If you’re lucky enough to visit Japan as a family in spring, the awesome sight of cherry trees in full bloom awaits. Few places blend ancient traditions, natural beauty and cutting-edge contemporary culture as well, or as interestingly, as Japan. Here, you’ll find the height of modernity alongside some of the world’s most beautiful ancient temples and gardens, all woven together by incredible cuisine and one of the most interesting cultural perspectives in Asia. Traveling with us from Tokyo to Kyoto, and Hakone to the sacred island of Miyajima means that we’ll show you and the kids some of the most iconic and hidden treasures that Japan has to offer.

Croatia is an often neglected spring break destination for families, but that’s what makes it so special. Far from the bright lights of Nice and the crowds of Amalfi, the Adriatic plays host to an altogether more natural beauty and an atmosphere of blissful escapism. Step into our world as you head to Croatia for a spot of island hopping, history and local cuisine before retreating to the untouched beauty of Boka Bay in Montenegro. Surrounded by striking landscapes every step of the way, this is eight nights of family-friendly Adriatic elegance that is too good to pass up on.

The first to yawn awake in the spring, Turkey offers the ideal Mediterranean family escape. Journey through continents and cultures on this 10-night immersion into the best that Turkey has to offer. Perfect for the active and the curious, you’ll sail the Bosphorus, float above the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia on a sunrise hot air balloon flight and journey back in time to ancient Ephesus.

A year-round destination that comes alive just in time for spring break, family-friendly Spain is a country of rich tradition and colorful culture, all rolled into a relatively small package. Surrealist art, mouth-watering plates of tapas, fervent flamenco – the list goes on. But what stands out the most is the real zest for life here – and who better to share this with than family. On this ten-night journey through some of our favorite Spanish cities, you’ll experience it all together – from the bustling capital of Madrid and Granada’s awe-inspiring Alhambra to Seville’s historic center and the picturesque ‘pueblos blancos’ of Casares.

Sitting snugly in the crook between Spain and the warm tides of the Atlantic, Portugal has all the vibrancy of its neighbor to the east, but with fewer crowds and a number of added hidden gems. Spend a week living as the trendy Lisboans do as you take in the history and nightlife of Lisbon before heading inland to discover the beauty and history of the Alentejo region. We won’t just take you away from the crowds, but get you ahead of them too.

This 10 night trip will give you a true Black Tomato insight into La Vie en Rose. Get your beauty sleep in some of the most luxurious boltholes in all of France, before embarking on our favorite expertly-guided adventures and experiences that will see you enjoying the very best of the country’s offerings. From the gothic grandeur of Paris’s Notre Dame, to the serene landing beaches of Normandy, to a breath-taking hot air balloon ride over the châteaux of The Loire Valley; enjoy the most priceless gems of our favorite European treasure trove.